Background
Rushton, John Henry was born on November 25, 1905 in New London, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward Wester and Daisy Rich (Garber) Rushton.
Rushton, John Henry was born on November 25, 1905 in New London, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward Wester and Daisy Rich (Garber) Rushton.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Pennsylvania, 1926, Master of Science, 1929, Doctor of Philosophy, 1933.
; 1 son, Edward Wester, II (deceased). Married second Harriet K. Zimmer Scott, 1978. Chemical engineer Royal Electrotype Company, 1926-1928.
Instructor Drexel Institute, 1928, assistant professor chemical engineering, 1929-1935.
Assistant professor University of Michigan, 1935-1937. Professor, head department chemical engineering University of Virginia, 1937-1946, Illinois Institute Technology, 1946-1955.
Professor Purdue University, 1955-1971, professor emeritus, 1971-1985. Consultant chemical engineering to petroleum, chemical, equipment and mineral companies, 1935-1985.
Secretary, head office science research and development United States Army, 1942-1946.
Consultant, member review committee Oak Ridge National laboratories, 1941-1965.
Fellow American Institute Chemical Engineers (Walker award 1952, Founders award 1962, Van Antwerpen award 1979, president 1957, treasurer 1958-1962, administrator Design Institute for Multiphase Processing 1972-1985). Member American Chemical Society (chairman division industry and engineering chemistry 1960, citation 1961), American Society Engineering Education. Clubs: Chemists (New York City).
Married Ellott May McLellon, December 9, 1933 (deceased. Married second Harriet K. Zimmer Scott, 1978.